Morbid Obesity (BMI greather than our equal to 40) by Racial/Ethnic Group for adults |
| All | 4.70% |
| Men (all) | 3.10% |
| Men (Non-Hispanic White) | 3.00% |
| Men (Non-Hispanic Black) | 3.50% |
| Men (Mexican American) | 3.50% |
| Women (all) | 6.30% |
| Women (Non-Hispanic White) | 4.90% |
| Women (Non-Hispanic Black) | 15.10% |
| Woman (Mexican American) | 4.80% |
Source: Prevelance and Trends in Obesity Among U.S. Adults, 1999-2000. Flegal, Carroll, Ogden and Johnson. JAMA October 9, 2002 |
